Trapped: The Terrifying True Story of a Secret World of Abuse
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4.6 • 45 Ratings
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- $6.99
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- $6.99
Publisher Description
Trapped was a Sunday Times bestseller and the first memoir from foster carer Rosie Lewis.
Phoebe, an autistic nine-year-old girl, is taken into police protection after a chance comment to one of her teachers alerts the authorities that all might not be what it seems in her comfortable, middle-class home. Experienced foster carer Rosie accepts the youngster as an emergency placement knowing that her autism will represent a challenge – not only for her but also for the rest of the family.
But after several shocking incidents of self-harming, Pica and threats to kill, it soon becomes apparent that Phoebe’s autism may be the least of her problems.
Locked for nine years in a secret world of severe abuse, as Phoebe opens up about her horrific past, her foster carer begins to suspect that Phoebe may not be suffering from autism at all.
About the author
Rosie Lewis is a full-time foster carer. She has been working in this field for over a decade. Before that, she worked in the special units team in the police force.
Based in northern England, Rosie writes under a pseudonym to protect the identities of the children she looks after.
Customer Reviews
A Heart-Wrenching Story
This story quickly became a page turner for me, which drew from all human emotions. It was absolutely horrible what little Phoebe had to go through at such a young age, by the only two in the world who were expected to give their daughter unconditional love, but instead sealing her in a nightmare that she will probably always remember. It also showed Phoebe’s resiliency o move on and flower into the beautiful, young lady that she was always meant to be. Awesome story!
Loved every chapter.
I loved this story from the very first chapter. Instantly fell in love with phoebe and Rosie the queen of patience. Is a true trooper t say the least.